3 days' written notice to pay before the lease can end.
For other lease violations: 7 days' written notice to fix them.
Why, and the exact law
From Iowa Code § 562A.27, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent within three days after written
notice by the landlord of nonpayment and the landlord’s intention to terminate the rental
agreement if the rent is not paid within that period of time, the landlord may terminate the
rental agreement …”
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Iowa lawIn force
Iowa URLTA termination for noncompliance or nonpayment of rent (§ 562A.27)
How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?
3 days' written notice to pay before the lease can end.
For other lease violations: 7 days' written notice to fix them.
Who it covers
Covers: Residential rental agreements covered by Iowa's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law (chapter 562A).
The law, word for word
“If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent within three days after written
notice by the landlord of nonpayment and the landlord’s intention to terminate the rental
agreement if the rent is not paid within that period of time, the landlord may terminate the
rental agreement …”
For week-to-week rentals, either side must give 10 days' written notice.
Who it covers
Covers: Residential rental agreements under the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law.
The law, word for word
“The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice
given to the other at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the notice …”